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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 293.85 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 293.85 and 147.54 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 293.85 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/293.85 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 293.85 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 43,354.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,354.63/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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